Government

The San Carlos Apache Tribe is a Federally recognized Indian Tribe organized pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. Therefore, the San Carlos Apache Tribe is a sovereign Indian Tribe committed to fostering its own self-determination.

The San Carlos Tribe is governed by elected officials that consist of:
•  Chairman
•  Vice-Chairman
•  Three representatives of Bylas District
•  Two representatives of Gilson Wash District
•  Two representatives of Peridot District
•  Two representatives of Seven Mile District
Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by all Tribal members and serve a four-year term. District council members are elected by District Tribal Members and serve a four-year term.
The Tribal Council is entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the Reservation and enrolled Tribal members. All governing matters go through various Boards, Committees and Tribal Council.